Articles tagged under: Kevin Sedivec
Early Turnout
Published April 18, 2024
After a mild winter, NDSU Extension Rangeland Specialist Kevin Sedivec says pasture conditions look good for a normal-to-early turnout on grass. "Bromegrass or crested wheatgrass will reach that stage probably this week. The native range will probably reach it more…Winter Grazing
Published January 6, 2024
Grazing cattle late in the season can be a cost savings. NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec cites an issue for legumes. “Clover and alfalfa need that snow protection,” said Sedivec. “If you do graze those and they’re open,…Recent Pasture Growth Limited
Published August 12, 2022
Inadequate rainfall in the past few weeks has left new growth of pasture limited. Warm season grasses are harder to come by in pastures in North Dakota. NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec says the lack of warm season…A 40% Decline in Forage Production Forecast for ND
Published July 24, 2021
Experts addressed the 'elephant in the state' during the Carrington Research Extension Center field day: drought. Earlier this spring, NDSU Extension was forecasting a 20-to-25 percent reduction in forage production. Given the extensive drought conditions, those numbers were underestimated. Extension…Ranchers are Preparing for Less Forage Production
Published May 3, 2021
Following drought conditions last fall, NDSU Extension estimated a 20-to-25 percent in grassland forage production under normal precipitation conditions for this spring. Even with an average amount of rainfall in May, Extension forage and rangeland specialist Kevin Sedivec said North…Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought
Published March 8, 2021
As dry conditions persist, livestock producers in the Northern Plains are preparing for those drought conditions as spring turnout nears. NDSU Extension rangeland and forage specialist Kevin Sedivec encourages those producers concerned about drought to start thinking about annual forage…Cover Crops are One Way to Manage PP Acres
Published January 30, 2020
Discussions on combating excess moisture, cover crops and more were held at the Soil Health Café Talk in Michigan, North Dakota. With unharvested crops in North Dakota fields, what options do producers in the state have come spring? The obvious…Excess Moisture: Good for Grass, Bad for Hay Production
Published December 19, 2019
While 2019 was a good year for cool season grasses, it was not a good year for hay production. Tonnage was high, but quality was low for many livestock producers. NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec says a lot…ND Producers Dealing with Variable Pasture and Forage Conditions
Published July 15, 2019
A majority of North Dakota has adequate pasture and forage conditions. One expectation is the northwest and north central part of the state, which is dry. Regardless, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec says the biggest struggle for livestock…